W. H. Thompson
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- Aug 14, 1889The Great Courthouse DebateA citizen weighs in on the bitter feud over where to build King County's new courthouse, pitting the convenience of the downtown business district against the grandeur of the hill.Seventh Avenue, Seattle, WA
- Sep 29, 1889The Great Rain-Soaked Barbecue of 1889A much-hyped political feast in Seattle ends in a pathetic drizzle, empty plates, and heated accusations of corruption between the Republican and Democratic parties.Armory, Seattle, WA
- Jan 25, 1891The Banquet That Built Seattle's Legal EliteIn 1903, the city’s most powerful lawyers gathered at the Rainier Hotel to honor Judge Julius Stratton, cementing a social network that would shape Washington State's legal landscape for decades.Fremont, Seattle
- Oct 16, 1892A Tame Night for the DemocratsA much-hyped torchlight parade for ex-Congressman Voorhees draws a smaller-than-expected crowd, signaling shifting political winds in 1892 Seattle.Armory, Seattle, WA
- Jul 1, 1894A Sea of Flowers for the Class of 1894Seattle high school graduates mark the end of their studies in a crowded First Presbyterian Church with oratorical flourishes and bouquets.First Presbyterian Church, Seattle, WA